Thomas P. O'Neill

I regard myself as a grand juror waiting to hear the evidence from the prosecutor, the Judiciary Committee. I'm diametrically opposed to Nixon and everything he stands for, but I want to see the evidence of high crimes and misdemeanors first.

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These are some quotes by American author Thomas P. O'Neill Politician, who lived between December 9, 1912 and January 5, 1994.

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I think the speaker of the House in Congress should be like the Massachusetts speaker: all-powerful. He should appoint committee chairmen and remove them if they stray from the party line. He should be answerable only to the caucus, which can remove him at any time. I'd throw the seniority system out on its ear in Congress.

Thomas P. O'Neill

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A good lesson in keeping your perspective is: Take your job seriously but don't take yourself seriously.

Thomas P. O'Neill

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You can teach an old dog new tricks, and this old dog wants to learn.

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